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Some projects produced by The Mettle Works

  • 2007 -  Restoration of "Liberty" and "Justice"
  • 2006-07 QBP (Quality Bicycle Parts) - Wall Sculpture.
  • 2006 - Landmark Center - main finial restoration
  • 2005 - Custom copper sink, Yust Architects - Fitting an antique counter top.
  • 2005 - Custom drain for Alabaster tub, Beverly Markis - Kenwood remodel project
  • 2005 - Fabrication of a replacement Kings cap finial for Landmark Center
  • 2005 - Bronze Globe for Denali Visitors center.
  • 2005 - Production of a fountain for Yust Architects and ArtGarden
  • 2004 - Restoration work on Herman Monument, New Ulm, MN.
  • 2004 - Restoration work on oldest metal flying airliner 1927 Ford Trimotor
  • 2000 - Repair of Lynda Benglis Sculpture
  • 1996 - Jungle Theater, Minneapolis, MN, Set pieces for "Fool For Love"
  • 1995 - Jungle Theater, Minneapolis, MN, Set pieces for "The Glass Menagerie"
  • 1994-95 Artistic Consultant and Design Engineer, supervised the design, construction and installation of a 30 x 60 ft Vertical Sundial at the University of Wisconsin River Falls
  • 1994 - Jungle Theater, Minneapolis, MN, Set pieces for "Only You" by Timothy Mason
  • 1993 - Jungle Theater, Minneapolis, MN, Several props for "The Lower Depths" by Maxim Gorky, and the design and creation of several metal set pieces for a production of Harold Pinter's "Old Times"
  • 1991 - Spent working with architects on special anodized aluminum light fixtures for the Brooklyn Center City Hall/The Alliance (architects) Mpls, and a large bronze plate planter for an office building in Atlanta, GA/John Portman Assoc.
  • 1990 - Technical Consultant, supervised the construction and installation of major works for artists Stuart Nielsen/ Scripps Clinic and Andrew Liechester/ Philadelphia Port Authority in San Diego, CA and Philadelphia, PA.
  • 1989 - Technical Consultant, supervised the construction and installation of a bronze dome for the Superior Fountain, artist Ben Effinger/ City of Duluth
  • 1988 - Technical Consultant, supervised the construction and installation of a work for artist Stuart Nielsen/Phillips Plastics
  • 1986 - Technical Consultant, supervised the installation of a work for artist Linda Fleming/General Mills
  • 1985 - Technical Consultant, supervised the construction and installation of works for Stuart Nielsen and Philip Larson
  • 1984 - Technical Consultant, supervised the construction and installation of works for Stuart Nielsen and SITE Projects, NY, NY

    Other :

    • Animated Christmas Displays for: Dayton's, Minneapolis and malls in Omaha, NB; Arlington, TX; Tampa, FL; Roseville, MN; and others
    • Commercial Video Sets and Props: The Milwaukee Art Museum, Target, Henri's Salad Dressing, Northern States Power, Hormel, Food and Drug Administration, various toy companies,